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2017-2018 Annual Report VBC VON BRAUN CENTER ANNUAL REPORT A YEAR IN REVIEW FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018 THE THE THE MISSION ORGANIZATION HISTORY STATEMENT The Von Braun Center (VBC) is governed by a The Von Braun Center was The Von Braun Center is a multi- seven-member Board of Control appointed by built thanks to the foresight of purpose facility with the primary the Mayor of Huntsville and the City Council. local leaders and a very real objective of facilitating and The VBC is an anchor within its community. civic demand. The facility built promoting events and Located in downtown Huntsville, the VBC in 1975 was welcomed by the activities in addition to offers a beautiful facility for local, regional, community and the demand generating economic benefit and national events. The VBC provides multiple for use continued, leading to and improving the quality of life venues for the presentation of cultural, three additions within a ten for the Huntsville community educational, entertainment, sporting and year period driven largely by and surrounding areas. social events. The VBC has a staff of proven local and civic demand. professionals ready to contribute to the success of your event. BOARD OF CONTROL Wayne Bonner, Betty Schonrock, Evans Quinlivan, Dr. John Johnson Randy Schrimsher Dr. Bill Sullins Eddie Turner Chairman Vice Chairman Secretary Letter From The Executive Director It is hard to believe that 2019 is almost here and the Von University of Alabama in Huntsville competing against Shorter Braun Center is celebrating the completion of another year! University in a sold-out Propst Arena. I am very proud to share in 2018 I celebrated my 40th year with The Von Braun Center produces its own “Signature” events and the Von Braun Center. As the saying goes…time flies when you I’m proud to say that each event continues to grow and evolve are having fun! each year. In its 8th year the Heads-n-Tails Crawfish Boil is still Our team at the Von Braun Center continues to perform at an going strong and bringing a crowd to enjoy good food and exceedingly high level. This past year we hosted over 500 events music. Nominated as “Downtown Event of the Year” the 2nd with over 775,000 patrons walking through the doors. We are Annual Von Brewski Beer Festival brought in over 170 beers very thankful for our annual events, such as, AUSA Global Force brewed by 60+ breweries from the around the world and the Symposium, Space & Missile Defense Symposium, International 5th annual Family Fun Festival & Expo partnered with Symposium on Child Abuse, Huntsville Hospital Foundation, Free2Teach with the inaugural “Pennies2Teach” competition. Huntsville Havoc, NEACA Craft Show, Huntsville Symphony The future is an exciting time for the VBC! Construction has It is for Orchestra Guild Debutante Ball and many, many more. begun on the new 1,200 seat music hall and restaurant with you, “our customer”, that we continue to strive to provide an a roof top bar. It’s business as usual! All events will go on as exceptional experience and a successful event. Thank you! planned during construction, therefore we expect this project One particular event stands out as being the one that set the will keep us extremely busy and challenged. We anticipate this to pace for this year – hosting the President of the United States. be a 14-month project and plan to open the new music hall and I received a call from Madison County Commission Chairman restaurant in the last quarter of 2019. We have so much work to Dale Strong, which was immediately followed by a representa- do in preparation of the grand opening! tive of the White House. I was told President Donald Trump The next big expansion project is the addition of the new multi- was planning a trip to Huntsville and they wanted to use Propst purpose ballroom, meeting rooms, a new kitchen and renovation I must admit it was very surreal Arena to hold a political rally. of the North Hall. This project is still in the design phase with receiving a call from the White House. We had four days to stra- plans to break ground in 2020-21 with a projected timeline of tegically plan for the President to attend and speak at a political approximately two years for completion. rally for Senator Luther Strange. Although the White House Advance Team was great to work with – extremely detailed and It is a wonderful time to be part of Huntsville and the Von Braun organized – this was the biggest challenge of the year for our Center. I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to staff. How often do you have the opportunity to host a sit- our board of control, mayor, city council, city leaders, partners, ting President? That evening at approximately 6:30 P.M. I was sponsors, clients and patrons. We could not do what we do given the opportunity to greet the President and share with him without you! the news of a record-breaking crowd. Thank you! We look forward to our future and working with all of you! This year the Von Braun Center was host to the “Iron Bowl of University of Alabama Gymnastics” when both nationally ranked Sincerely, and Auburn University gymnastics teams competed in the “Elevate the Stage” podium-style competition. We also welcomed back the Rocket City Classic with the University of Alabama competing against Mercer University along with the Steven G. Maples, CFE, Executive Director MANAGEMENT TEAM The VBC Management Team is committed to facilitating and promoting the vision of Huntsville. Steve Maples, CFE, has served as the Von Braun Center’s Executive Director for the past twelve years. As Executive Director, Maples oversees the entire operation of the Von Braun Center. Michael Vojticek, CPA, has been a member of the senior management team of the Von Braun Center for 27 years. Left to right: MICHAEL VOJTICEK, CPA, Assistant Director STEVE MAPLES, CFE, Executive Director; 3 THE WORLD OF ENTERTAINMENT A Concert Line-up to Rival Any... Scotty McCreery A Variety of Family Shows… “1964” The Beatles Tribute Shen Yun Jurassic Quest Black Jacket Symphony - Shinedown & Godsmack Disney Live! AC/DC’s “Back in Black” Skillet and for King & Country Disney on Ice Black Jacket Symphony - St. Paul & the Broken Bones Harlem Globetrotters Guns N’ Roses “Appetite for Destruction” Sugarland Monster Jam Black Jacket Symphony - Three Dog Night PJ Masks Led Zeppelin IV Trace Adkins Sesame Street Live! Blackberry Smoke & Aaron Lewis Willie Nelson and Family Shopkins Brian Setzer Orchestra Christmas Wynonna Judd WWE Live Brit Floyd Casting Crowns The Symphony... Theatrical Shows Galore… Celtic Woman Huntsville Symphony Orchestra presents Broadway Theatre League presents CHICAGO Beethoven Seven 13-Story Tree House Christmas in Dixie: Elvis Tribute Carmina Burana A Gentleman’s Guide to Love Cody Jinks Ravel and Debussy and Murder Dancing with the Stars Schumann and Strauss Bear Country David Blaine Tchaikovsky and Prokofiev Cabaret Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial in Concert Les Miserables Gallagher & Artie Fletcher Preservation Hall Jazz Band Million Dollar Quartet “Joke’s on You Comedy Tour” TV & Movie Hits Motown Girls & Guitars Sound of Music Gov’t Mule The Book of Mormon Home Free - A Country Christmas Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit - HSV Hospital Classic Jason Mraz Jeanne Robertson Jennifer Nettles Christmas Jerry Seinfeld Jim Gaffigan Joe Zimmerman and Party of the Year John Prine Johnnyswim + Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors + Penny & Sparrow Jon Pardi Kansas Kirk Franklin Listen Local Loverboy Mannheim Steamroller MercyMe Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo REO Speedwagon Riley Green Rodney Carrington Sugarland 4 Willie Nelson and Family Home Free – A Country Christmas Jason Isbell St. Paul & the Broken Bones Aaron Lewis UAH KEY HOC S RT PO C S 4 O 1 N 1 C 6 E 4 R OCT. 1, 2017-SEPT. 30, 2018 T G S N I 7 Tickets Sold S M 5 T R R O A F R E 491,836 P 3 1 Y IL 32 M S FA OW HAVOC SH HOCKEY Trace Adkins Riley Green 5 CONVENTIONS, CONFERENCES, TRADE SHOWS & SPORTS Conventions and Conferences 34th International Symposium on Child Abuse 44th Annual Southeastern Regional Lectureship AAMA Supplier Diversity Conference Aircraft Survivability Professional Forum Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Annual Convention Alabama National Guard Yellow Ribbon Program Alpha Kappa Alpha November Workshop AUSA Global Force Symposium Black Farmers & Agriculturalists Association, Inc Church of Highlands Marriage Retreat Church of the Highlands Freedom Conference Circuit #AL 1,4 of Jehovah’s Witnesses DevSpace Technical Conference Dixie District Barbershop Harmony Society Spring Event Exposure Youth Camp Consumer/Trade Shows Tennessee Valley Hunting and Fishing Expo FACE TIM 2018 Eye Center Retirement Lifestyle Expo UAB Night in Huntsville First Robotics Regional Competition Alabama Black Expo HAMA - MiniCon Alabama RV Super Show Sports HAMACON All Star Pool and Spa Alabama State High School Wrestling Tournament Hexagon Technology Day Babypalooza Baby & Maternity Expo AL.com Classic - High School Basketball Joseph P. Cribbins Aviation Product Symposium Building, Home and Remodeling Show Alabama State Games Opening Ceremony Living Proof Live with Beth Moore Big Spring Volleyball Bash NDIA-TVC Missile Defense Agency Celebrations Bridal Event Cotton Row Run Small Business Programs Conference Collectors and Shooters Gun Show Dogg Pound Skate Crew National Cyber Summit Fall Home and Garden Show NCMS Greater Alabama Survival Expo Elevate Gymnastics Non Profit University Halsey Food Show Huntsville Gymnastics Center North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church Heritage Quilters
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